Strategic Production Planner: Scheduling & Inventory

Abilene Machine; Solomon (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with a company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Abilene Machine in Solomon, KS is seeking a Production Planner to organize schedules, manage material availability, and coordinate work orders across departments to ensure on‑time delivery of agricultural parts.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and can thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while improving processes and ERP data integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in production planning or related manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read BOMs and production schedules.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, print, and dispatch production work orders for assigned products.
• Develop and adjust production schedules based on orders, priorities, material availability, and shipping requirements.
• Monitor production orders and coordinate materials, parts, and assemblies to keep production on schedule.
• Analyze bills of material (BOMs), production requirements, labor, time, and material costs.
• Schedule production of finished components for company warehouses.
• Maintain production records, reports, spreadsheets, work orders, and related documentation.
• Monitor orders throughout the production cycle and promptly communicate delays, shortages, or other issues to the Production Manager.
• Oversee production inventory, conduct and coordinate inventory audits, research and resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system, including stock adjustments, recounts, transfers, and bin locations.
• Monitor component availability and coordinate with Purchasing to expedite parts and materials needed to maintain production schedules.
• Maintain accurate ERP data, including bills of material, production information, and related documentation.
• Coordinate warranty repairs, rework, and scrap decisions with Production and Engineering.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Sales, Accounting, Resale, vendors, and company leadership to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Walk production areas regularly to monitor progress, answer questions, and ensure procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop procedures that improve production efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Update Production Supervisors on applicable process and procedure changes.
• Assist with cost accounting, special projects, and other duties assigned by the Production Manager.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Abilene Machine in Solomon, KS is seeking a Production Planner to organize schedules, manage material availability, and coordinate work orders across departments to ensure on‑time delivery of agricultural parts.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and can thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while improving processes and ERP data integrity.